Style Magazine_ El Dorado Hills and Folsom_December 2018
When it comes to giving more material things this month, because Christmas, I encourage you to check out our Holiday Gift Guide on page 45, chock-full of over 75 presents that’ll please the most discerning person on your list. The best part? Almost everything is available at small-box brick and mortars, so you can rest assured you’re doing your part to support the cornerstones of our community. Bonus: We’re giving away a few of the featured gifts; follow us on Instagram (@stylemags) for the details and how you can walk away a winner. Whether you loathe or love this time of year, remember to take a moment to appreciate the people, places, and things that abound and surround. Happy holidays!
When it comes to giving more material things this month, because Christmas, I encourage you to check out our Holiday Gift Guide on page 45, chock-full of over 75 presents that’ll please the most discerning person on your list. The best part? Almost everything is available at small-box brick and mortars, so you can rest assured you’re doing your part to support the cornerstones of our community. Bonus: We’re giving away a few of the featured gifts; follow us on Instagram (@stylemags) for the details and how you can walk away a winner. Whether you loathe or love this time of year, remember to take a moment to appreciate the people, places, and things that abound and surround. Happy holidays!
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DECEMBER<br />
<strong>December</strong> is National<br />
by ASHLEIGH GRUENWALD<br />
Month<br />
Notable<br />
Happenings<br />
2 HANUKKAH BEGINS<br />
21 WINTER SOLSTICE<br />
24 CHRISTMAS EVE<br />
25 CHRISTMAS<br />
31 NEW YEAR’S EVE<br />
1<br />
CARRIAGE RIDES. The <strong>El</strong><br />
<strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> Town Center is a<br />
magical place during the holiday<br />
season, <strong>and</strong> there’s no better way to<br />
enjoy its charm than with a horsedrawn<br />
carriage ride. Join the fun<br />
every Friday <strong>and</strong> Saturday evening<br />
Proceeds benefit Young Life <strong>and</strong><br />
H<strong>and</strong>s4Hope. edhtowncenter.com/<br />
upcoming-events/calendar<br />
(THROUGH 21)<br />
1<br />
CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS<br />
TOY DRIVE. The Cappuccino<br />
Cruisers encourage you to<br />
donate one new, unwrapped<br />
toy at Denny’s (1011 Riley<br />
Street) in <strong>Folsom</strong> from 9 a.m.<br />
to 2 p.m. Attendees can also<br />
take photos with Santa <strong>and</strong> his<br />
elves <strong>and</strong> browse automobiles<br />
dating as far back as 1974 while<br />
enjoying music, vendors, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
Proceeds benefit the <strong>Folsom</strong> Police<br />
22<br />
Department’s Helping Families<br />
Christmas program. capcruz.com<br />
1<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING.<br />
From 4-8 p.m. at the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
<strong>Hills</strong> Town Center,<br />
take part in a<br />
merchant open<br />
house, listen to<br />
live music (4:30-<br />
7:30 p.m.), watch<br />
a performance<br />
by the caroling<br />
contest winner (6<br />
p.m.), view the tree lighting (6:30<br />
p.m.), <strong>and</strong> indulge in hot chocolate<br />
<strong>and</strong> cookies, among other festive<br />
activities. edhtowncenter.com/<br />
upcoming-events<br />
1<br />
WILD NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY<br />
LIGHTS. See the twinkling<br />
wonderl<strong>and</strong> at the<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> City Zoo<br />
Sanctuary from<br />
5-8 p.m. where<br />
thous<strong>and</strong>s of<br />
LED lights <strong>and</strong><br />
decorated trees will<br />
illuminate the animal’s<br />
playground. Enjoy carolers,<br />
seasonal refreshments, rides on the<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> Valley Railway miniature live<br />
AN IRISH CHRISTMAS. Don’t miss this celebration of Christmas<br />
in Irel<strong>and</strong> at the Harris Center, with superb music making,<br />
dancing, <strong>and</strong> Christmas carols—all led by an award-winning cast of Irish<br />
dancers. Shows begin at 2 p.m. <strong>and</strong> 7 p.m. harriscenter.net<br />
(ALSO 23)<br />
steam train, a visit from Santa at the<br />
Barnyard Experience exhibit, <strong>and</strong><br />
more. folsomzoofriends.org<br />
(ALSO 7, 8, 14-23 & 26-30)<br />
1<br />
FOLSOM LAKE SYMPHONY<br />
PRESENTS HOLIDAY SPIRIT.<br />
This joyful program on the Harris<br />
Center stage includes heartwarming<br />
songs like “Sleigh Ride,” “March<br />
of the Toys,” “O Holy Night,” “O<br />
Chanukah,” “‘Twas the Night<br />
Before Christmas,” selections from<br />
The Nutcracker, <strong>and</strong> many other<br />
surprises. Curtains open at 7:30 p.m.<br />
harriscenter.net<br />
(ALSO 2)<br />
1<br />
CHRISTMAS CONCERTOS BY<br />
CANDLELIGHT. Sacramento<br />
Baroque Soloists explore the<br />
splendor <strong>and</strong> beauty of Baroque<br />
Christmas Concertos in this musical<br />
feast at the Harris Center featuring<br />
works by Corelli, Charpentier,<br />
Torelli, <strong>and</strong> many more. Saturday’s<br />
performances begin at 2 p.m. <strong>and</strong><br />
7:30 p.m. <strong>and</strong> Sunday’s at 2 p.m.<br />
harriscenter.net<br />
(ALSO 2)<br />
1<br />
MOUNTAIN MANDARIN<br />
ORCHARD DAYS. Join the<br />
Mountain M<strong>and</strong>arin Growers’<br />
Association for two weekends full<br />
of artists, m<strong>and</strong>arin products, local<br />
wine <strong>and</strong> ale tasting, visits with<br />
Santa, farm animals, face painting,<br />
fruits, vegetables, <strong>and</strong> more. The<br />
fun goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each<br />
day. mountainm<strong>and</strong>arins.com/<br />
m<strong>and</strong>arin-orchard-days.html<br />
(ALSO 2, & 15-16)<br />
2<br />
CHRISTMAS ARTS AND<br />
CRAFTS FAIR. Rain or shine,<br />
Sutter Street will be filled with crafts<br />
<strong>and</strong> gifts, live music, face painting,<br />
<strong>and</strong> plenty of holiday cheer from 9<br />
a.m. to 4 p.m. historicfolsom.org<br />
2<br />
CHANUKAH WONDERLAND.<br />
Don’t miss this annual event at<br />
the <strong>Folsom</strong> Community Center from<br />
2-5 p.m. featuring festive music, a<br />
menorah competition, hot latkes,<br />
face painting, authentic Israeli food,<br />
a Chanukah gift shop, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
jewishfolsom.org<br />
7<br />
HISTORIC HOLIDAY HOMES<br />
TOUR. Peruse stunningly<br />
decorated homes <strong>and</strong> churches<br />
throughout <strong>Folsom</strong> <strong>and</strong> enter a<br />
raffle for your chance to win various<br />
prizes. Tour between 10 a.m. to 4<br />
p.m. both days <strong>and</strong> support the<br />
the <strong>Folsom</strong> Historical Society<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Murer House Foundation.<br />
You’ll also find a holiday gift<br />
boutique at the Murer House<br />
with docents in period clothing.<br />
folsomhistoricalsociety.org/events<br />
(ALSO 8)<br />
8<br />
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS<br />
TOUR. Visit beautifully<br />
decorated homes throughout <strong>El</strong><br />
<strong>Dorado</strong> County as you sample<br />
decadent chocolates, taste local<br />
wines, bid on designer trees, <strong>and</strong><br />
celebrate the magic of the season.<br />
Tour between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
on Saturday <strong>and</strong> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
on Sunday. Proceeds support the<br />
Assistance League of Sierra Foothills.<br />
sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org<br />
(ALSO 9)<br />
13<br />
PAMELA HAYES CLASSICAL<br />
BALLET THEATRE<br />
PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER.<br />
At 7 p.m. at the Harris Center, join<br />
Clara <strong>and</strong> her Nutcracker Prince on<br />
an enchanted journey through the<br />
Eggnog photo ©kritchanut - stock.adobe.com. Wild Nights photo by Judy Bujold. Historic Holiday Homes Toiur photo by Robert Perricone. Other photos courtesy of their respecitve companies or organizations.<br />
22 stylefedh.com // DECEMBER <strong>2018</strong> // /stylefedh /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemagfedh
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